August 2026 in “Frontiers in Surgery” This review article from the examined literature highlights the shift in eyebrow reconstruction techniques from traditional methods to minimally invasive and regenerative approaches, evaluating their principles, outcomes, and challenges to inform future clinical practices.
June 2026 in “WORLD JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY” This study highlights that modern facial rejuvenation techniques have shifted toward minimally invasive injectable methods, with botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid fillers effectively reducing wrinkles, enhancing facial features, and temporarily addressing age-related facial changes as alternatives to more invasive surgery.
December 2023 in “International journal of ophthalmology” This study found that minimally invasive combined fascia sheath suspension improved eyelid symmetry in patients with unilateral ptosis, particularly in measures of marginal reflex distance and eyelid contour.
June 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses minimally invasive procedures for female pattern hair loss and highlights their potential as adjunctive therapies, though the evidence for their efficacy is currently limited.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” The 2-step surgery effectively treats stable follicular vitiligo with high patient satisfaction and no major complications.
January 2026 in “Archive ouverte UNIGE (University of Geneva)” This narrative review examined skin-sparing techniques in gynecomastia surgery and found satisfactory thoracic remodeling with acceptable morbidity and reduced scarring, but acknowledged methodological differences that limit decisive conclusions.
January 2025 in “Bright Sky Publications eBooks” This abstract presents the book "Buy Medical Physics in Aesthetic Medicine," which explores future innovations and techniques for cosmetic procedures expected in 2025, though specific findings or results from the book are not reported.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that FUE hair transplantation for male androgenetic alopecia results in a high hair follicle survival rate and patient satisfaction, with a low complication rate.
20 citations
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December 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures for men and highlights the importance of considering sex-specific factors for optimal treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
This article reviews various aspects of hair surgery, including techniques and considerations for androgenic alopecia, and reports no new research findings; the authors suggest areas for future study.
18 citations
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February 2005 in “Facial plastic surgery” This article reviews techniques for rejuvenating the lower face, neck, and jawline using newer cosmetic interventions and reports no new clinical results.
December 2024 in “Likarska sprava” This study evaluated the efficacy of two eyebrow hair transplant techniques, follicular unit extraction (FUE) and direct hair implantation (DHI), in achieving natural-looking results and patient satisfaction.
13 citations
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September 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the use of microneedling for androgenetic alopecia and finds it promising for enhancing hair density and thickness, especially when combined with other treatments, but notes no standardized protocol exists yet.
September 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article presents two cases of positive outcomes using PRP for hair treatment but notes the lack of detailed protocols and longer follow-up, making it more a stimulative piece than conclusive evidence.
1 citations
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October 2018 in “Operative techniques in otolaryngology--head and neck surgery” This article reviews both minimally invasive and surgical procedures used to treat periorbital aging, highlighting advancements in rejuvenation techniques for areas like the eyebrows and eyelids.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” The document does not confirm if radical prostatectomy is the best treatment for locally advanced prostate cancer.
15 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review examines non-surgical methods for rejuvenating the periorbital area and highlights the growing role of platelet-rich plasma, but it reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Preprints.org” This literature review highlights a shift in aesthetic medicine towards patient-centered care, emphasizing psychological well-being and minimally invasive techniques, while also addressing ethical challenges and the integration of AI, regenerative medicine, and digital tools for personalized care.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Head & Neck” In this report, researchers highlighted the snail flap as a highly reliable and minimally invasive reconstructive technique that preserves hair and requires minimal hospitalization, making it suitable for elderly or frail patients with moderate scalp defects.
November 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” This review found that microinfusion of medications using tattoo devices (MMP®) shows potential as a minimally invasive method for treating ailments like alopecia and basal cell carcinoma, offering notable improvements with minimal side effects due to localized drug delivery.
1 citations
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October 2010 in “Series in cosmetic and laser therapy” Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment with potential benefits and risks, requiring standardized practices and further investigation.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses partial longitudinal-follicular unit transplantation (PL-FUT) for hair loss and notes its potential to multiply hair follicles while preserving donor areas, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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October 2019 in “Pharmaceutics” This study suggests that newly developed micro-pigment-encapsulated biodegradable microneedles accurately implant pigments in pig cadaver skin, potentially advancing scalp micro-pigmentation methods.
14 citations
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December 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review examines hydrogel microneedles for transdermal drug delivery, discussing their applications and challenges but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This paper reviews current data on regenerative medicine with stem cells for treating androgenic alopecia, highlighting recent advancements in simpler and minimally invasive techniques for stem cell isolation and application, though specific results are not detailed.
April 2026 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” This study reviews the therapeutic applications and evidence around punch-based dermatologic techniques, highlighting their varying effectiveness and precision across different conditions, but emphasizes the need for further standardized research.
March 2026 in “Materials Today Bio” This study developed a minimally invasive cryo-microneedles array patch (cryo-MAP) technique for transplanting hair follicle organoids, showing successful hair growth and complex skin structure regeneration with over 86% success in 15 days, opening new possibilities in tissue engineering.
4 citations
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February 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” In this research, a minimally invasive endoscopic brow lifting technique was presented as a viable option to reshape and fixate heavy eyebrows in mestizo patients, offering an effective approach that requires careful patient analysis to determine the appropriate technique and desired outcomes.
16 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology online journal” This article discusses Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) as a minimally invasive hair restoration technique that avoids the drawbacks of traditional strip surgery and highlights ongoing procedural advancements.
1 citations
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November 2009 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This article reports that follicular unit extraction is a minimally invasive hair restoration technique that avoids linear scarring and reduces donor-site pain compared to traditional strip harvesting methods.